Photos From MLK Day of Action, Resistance & Empowerment March

An estimated 1,500 protesters took to the streets of Center City today.

Today, an estimated 1,500 protesters marched in Center City as part of the MLK Day of Action, Resistance & Empowerment March. Its stated goals were:

1) An end to the use of “Stop and Frisk” and an Independent Police Review Board that is fully empowered and funded

2) A $15 per hour minimum wage and the right to form unions

3) A fully funded, democratically controlled local school system.

Joel Mathis was on the scene taking pictures of the march in progress. See his photos after the jump.